First Impressions
Rii positions the Rii RK100+ Gaming Keyboard as a ultra-budget gaming keyboards, asking $14.99. After 3,014 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.4 stars. We've ranked it #23 out of 141 in this category. It's in the top quartile of the category, which is where most buyers should be looking.
What It Feels Like to Type On
The keyboard's exact switch type isn't specified in the product listing, which is unusual at this price point. If switch feel matters to you, it's worth checking the manufacturer's site before ordering. At $14.99, plastic chassis and basic ABS keycaps are expected - the spend goes into making the switches feel right rather than premium materials.
Worth noting on the Rii RK100+ Gaming Keyboard specifically - reviews repeatedly flag "Rainbow LED backlight" as a standout.
Specifications
- Brand: Rii
- Price: $14.99 (well below the $63.18 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 3,014
- Category rank: #23 of 141 in gaming keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 1 products
- Higher-rated in category: 83 products
- More-reviewed in category: 18 products
Owner Reports
A 4.4-star average from 3,014 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- Rainbow LED backlight
- Ultra-slim design
- Affordable price
Common complaints:
- Basic functionality
- Limited durability
The Budget Angle
At $14.99, the Rii RK100+ Gaming Keyboard sits well below the $63.18 category average. 1 options are cheaper and 139 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Redragon K552 Gaming Keyboard ($29.99, 4.5★, 39,549 reviews). The Rii RK100+ Gaming Keyboard is $15.00 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- Redragon K552 Gaming Keyboard - $29.99, 4.5★ (39,549 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- Redragon K552P Keyboard - $40.99, 4.7★ (15,454 reviews) · Higher rated
- RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Keyboard - $44.89, 4.4★ (15,021 reviews) · Roughly comparable
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the HITIME x XVX M67 Keyboard at 4.9★.
The Buy/Skip Call
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional gaming keyboards without overspending
- Users who specifically need portability or compact size
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Rainbow LED backlight
- Ultra-slim design
- Affordable price
Cons:
- Basic functionality
- Limited durability
Final Take
8.7/10
Not a top-tier rank, but the price-to-rating combo is genuinely good. A reasonable choice if the top picks don't fit your budget.